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Article 8, Overseas Family Members & Refugee Family Reunion

In This Article 1. Introduction to Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) 2. Background of the Al Hassan and Ors Case 3. The Appeal to the Upper Tribunal 4. Remaking the Decision: Proportionality...

The Safety of Rwanda Act 2024 Explained

After months of what is known as parliamentary ‘ping pong’, the third amendment to the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill (hereafter ‘the Bill’) was rejected by the House of Commons, resolving...

Refugee Status for Palestinians Where UNRWA Assistance Has Ceased

In the ever-evolving landscape of international law, a notable recent occurrence is the delivery of Advocate General Emiliou’s Opinion in Case C‑563/22 SN and LN on 11 January 2024. This case, arising from...

Refugee Family Reunion - Top 6 FAQ's

Currently, government policy regarding asylum places a lot of emphasis on ‘safe and legal routes’ and reducing the numbers of people arriving in the UK via unsafe journeys. This is the stated purpose of the recent...

Asylum: What Are ‘Safe and Legal’ Routes?

The government is seeking to reduce ‘unlawful migration to the UK’, by introducing sanctions against those migrating to the UK for humanitarian protection, other than through ‘safe and legal’ routes. This...

Afghanistan Citizens’ Resettlement Scheme Update

In August 2021, the Afghanistan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (“ACRS”) was announced as a new route opening for the resettlement of Afghan refugees, prioritising those most in need including women, girls and children...

Nationality and Borders Act 2022: Asylum Seekers

The new Nationality and Borders Act 2022 was enacted on 28 April 2022. This article will summarise some aspects affecting asylum seekers.  The following topics will be discussed in this article in relation...

Humanitarian Protection vs Refugee Status - What’s The Difference?

Both humanitarian protection and refugee status are forms of leave in the UK that are granted to applicants who are endangered or otherwise in need. In short, the two are very similar, and both ensure permission...

New Immigration Rules for Refugee Settlement

Individuals who are in the UK on a protection route – i.e., those who have been granted refugee status or humanitarian protection, and their dependants – have their own specific route to settlement (also...

The Correct Test for Cessation of Refugee Status

In a judgment given in September 2021 in PS (cessation principles) Zimbabwe [2021] UKUT 00283 (IAC), the Upper Tribunal considered the correct approach to cessation of refugee status. This was in reference to the...

Alternative Visa Routes for Family Members of Refugees

A previous article explained the rules and process for refugee family reunion. This article explores other options for family reunification that may be available to family members of refugees or people...

Refugee Family Reunion: A Practical Guide

People who have been recognised as refugees in the UK or who have been granted humanitarian protection may sponsor certain family members to join them in the UK. Both will be referred to as ‘refugees’ for ease...